First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi says the housing market may be on a slow, steady march toward balance.
Category: News and Trends

FDTA, SBR, and the MISMO Opportunity: Why Data Standardization Is Mortgage’s Next Strategic Imperative
Longtime NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo says data modernization is not about regulatory compliance; it’s about regulatory consistency.

CoStar, Tourism Economics Lower Hotel Growth Forecast
CoStar, Washington, D.C., and Tourism Economics, Philadelphia, further downgraded growth projections in their revised 2025-2026 U.S. hotel forecast.

Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.

ICE Mortgage Monitor: Originations Hit Highest Quarterly Volume Since 2022
ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, released its latest Mortgage Monitor report, finding that mortgage originations saw their highest quarterly volume in Q2 since 2022.

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Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners from MBA
MBA’s Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners outlines what homeowners can do before and after a disaster, along with how to start and work through the recovery process.

Industry Briefs, Aug. 12, 2025
Industry news from AnnieMac, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., ICE, Argyle, LenderLogix, Optimal Blue, A&D Mortgage and Flyhomes.

Cotality Says Slower Home Price Growth Could Open Doors for More Buyers
U.S. home price growth remained below 2% in June, indicating a continued market slowdown, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.

MCT: Refinance Volume Exceeds Expectations in August
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, said its Lock Volume Indices report showed modest decline in July. But refinance segments outperformed expectations despite continued uncertainty in the housing market.